Etsy Monday

Besides being a wonderful bonding experience, teaching your child how to cook is a great hands-on activity for building their math skills. These animal puppet pot holders are perfect for throwing a little fun into the mix ($15, LaGagiandra on Etsy).

I’m always looking for new ways to encourage a love of reading in my kids. What could be more fun than taking it to the wicked witch every time you close your book? The Wicked Witch Bookmark captures all the quirky details of the infamous Wizard of Oz villain, from the striped stocks to the ruby red shoes ($18, MyBookmark on Etsy).

I’m in love with this super cute Miss Sunshine tote bag from Misako Mimoko ($23, Misako Mimoko on Etsy). How fun are those braids?